unlooked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unlooked
1250–1300 for earlier sense; 1555–65 for current sense; Middle English: neglected; see un- 1, look, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Her unlooked for achievement was the subject of wonder, applause, and admiration.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
The situation was so unlooked for that they could not, at first, realize what had happened.
From The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo by Gilson, Charles
Although the supplication invoked such an odd confusion of ideas, it was offered up with such intense earnestness and simplicity of purpose, that it had, at anyrate, one unlooked for effect.
From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Marsh, Richard
They began to discuss the causes of the unlooked for event with becoming dignity, but before the argument was concluded, another and another defeat came like successive thunder claps, till discussion gave way to alarm.
From The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 by Headley, Joel Tyler
The movement, being so sudden and so unlooked for, gave the varmint a dreadful scare, and up through the hole he went, like a kite.
From The Young Dragoon Every Day Life of a Soldier by Drayson, A.W.
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